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What Lies Do Women Tell Their Doctors?

Lies Women Tell Their Doctors

August 18, 2012

"I'm not a big drinker."

What Lies Do Women Tell Their Doctors?

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by Jenny Sugar 3

"I'm not a big drinker."

You know you should be sticking to one alcoholic drink a day, but some days, you definitely exceed your quota. Don't lie about it. It's important to be truthful since a high consumption of alcohol is linked to breast cancer. Also, when your doctor prescribes medications, drinking too much alcohol can cause complications or risky side effects.

Do you lie about how much you drink?

2 / 11

by Jenny Sugar 3

"I'm not a big drinker."

You know you should be sticking to one alcoholic drink a day, but some days, you definitely exceed your quota. Don't lie about it. It's important to be truthful since a high consumption of alcohol is linked to breast cancer. Also, when your doctor prescribes medications, drinking too much alcohol can cause complications or risky side effects.

Do you lie about how much you drink?

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3 Comments

SaraNoH 1 year 18 weeks

Half of these things don't even apply to me anyways (my Pulmonologist would shoot me if I ever started smoking xD), but it really is important to be honest with your Dr. You can't get the best care they want to give you if you lie! And it really can mess up your health, not to mention you're missing out on an opportunity to create a great relationship. I adore my Dr; she's awesome! I'm sad that in a few years I wont qualify to see her anymore :(

cheekyredhead 3 years 22 weeks

I see patients every day and they will lie to their Dr but when that Dr is out of ear shot they spill the beans. Don't they realize I have to write it in their chart so the Dr finds out anyway?

cheekyredhead 3 years 22 weeks

"Have you ever been pregnant?" You'd be surprised how many lie about it. and "No I never have unprotected sex...but can I have the morning after pill just in case?" Which is just stupid.